Lot Essay
This lithograph appears to be an early prototype, possible 1860's, for a later coloured poster advertising sponges for Theodor Eliadis, Frankfurt, a postcard of which is inclued with this lot.
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A 19TH CENTURY LITHOGRAPH OF KALYMNOS SPONGE DIVERS
displaying different aspects of sponge diving with a Greek title and English key, laid down on board (time stained, surface date, minor losses, 2in. tear lower right, back board burn through centre of image) -- 15 x 21½in. (38 x 54.5cm.)
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displaying different aspects of sponge diving with a Greek title and English key, laid down on board (time stained, surface date, minor losses, 2in. tear lower right, back board burn through centre of image) -- 15 x 21½in. (38 x 54.5cm.)
See illustration
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